CPSC, Perfecto Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Aquarium Lights

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Perfecto Manufacturing Inc., of Noblesville, Ind., is
voluntarily recalling about 23,400 SHOlights aquarium lights. Sharp
edges on these lights could cut the insulation on the wiring. If the
wires become exposed, consumers could suffer shocks or electrocution.
There is also a risk of fire. In addition, some of these lights could
overheat and cause the same problems.

CPSC and Perfecto are not aware of any incidents involving these
aquarium lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent the
possibility of injuries.

The plastic body of the SHOlights are black or oak-colored, and
are 24, 30, 36 or 48 inches in length. All 36-inch SHOlights that hold
two bulbs, and all SHOlights lights manufactured in July 1999 or earlier
are part of this recall. The manufacturing date is located on a white
label on the metal reflector. The label shows a picture of an anchor,
and reads "cleaned by" or "built by" followed by the date. If there is
no label or the label can't be read, it should be considered part of the
recall.

Pet stores nationwide sold these lights from August 1998 through
July 1999 for a suggested retail price of between $125 to $175.

Consumers should stop using these aquarium lights, unplug them,
and return them to Perfecto for a free replacement. For more
information, consumers should call Perfecto at (800) 241-7485 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.